HPV-related Oral Cancer On the Rise

Michael B. Prystowsky, M.D., Ph.D., responds to The Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer 1975-2009, which shows the incidence of HPV-related oral cancers is on rise. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus. Dr. Prystowsky explains why girls and boys should be vaccinated and discusses which adults are at the most risk . Dr. Prystowsky is chair of pathology at Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center. (January 08, 2013)